: Members of the mainstream press will have you believe that the ONLY Black successful men are either RAPPERS or BALLPLAYERS. Who skipped college and now pop bottles with the money they get from endorsement deals.
Well now lets see what REAL Black wealth looks like. FORBES Magazine announced that this year there are 5 BLACK BILLIONAIRES. And the leading billi-dude is worth almost $14 BILLION.
Oh and FYI, all of these guys and gals are 100% LEGITIMATE . . . 100% COLLEGE EDUCATED and to the best of our knowledge NEVER SOLD ILLEGAL DRUGS!!!
Aye idiots. Don't you realize all of these people BUT Oprah are African!? Not African Americans from the inner-city in America with these HORRIBLE educational systems...Look who Blacks got to compete with here to become successful and look who they had to compete with. One dude has a telephone company servicing 23 COUNTRIES!! So miss me with the ***....We need to help educate the inner-city youth so they can grab the oppurtunites available in this country.
Great story! but believe it ppl there are more than 5 blk billionaires in the world, Michael V Roberts, R.D. Pebbles, H.J.Strathers and there are several more commodity traders around the world that are worth billions they choose to keep this quit. Oh! and those that I mentioned are located here in the States
This is why Africans are respected worldwide and Black Americans are laughed at. Africans are cultured, hard working, educated whilst Black Americans are still believing the *** *** their white masters tell them about Africa on TV. You want to open your mind, I suggest you travel outside of your ghetto. Go to different parts of Africa. *** and Ghana are great countries. The literacy level in *** is around 85% and growing. Education is a MUST.Stop believing the *** about Africa that whites continue to feed you.If you can't travel abroad, make friends with Africans,I do.
Dangote is my country man, and i can tell you the guy is far richer than forbes put him, Dangote is not only into cement, he's also into sugar, pastery, refined salt. Those are the popularly known ones, the least known ones are Dansa, petroleum and previously only rice importer into the country. With the way things are going, he'll make the top 10 in 3yrs time.
Those phone companies ain't no joke. And did you guys just promote a "miner". BLACK DIAMOND. You guys have high standards MTO. These people are not successful. They are ultra successful and the chances of any human being reaching these heights is impossible without alot of luck, no matter how hard they work.
@omazin,well the truth is you probably barely understand anything about fiscal trade. what background do you have ot make such outrageous claims?
let me give you an idea of who i am. i deal with investment , a small few of my areas are:
Economics, micro and macro bonds hedge funds emergin markets financial conspiracy diversification futurology leverage behaviorual finance Financial history Global Asset allocation Tax Reduction forensic Accounting
i assume it's fair to say i know a great deal more about making money than you do. i know the process it takes to reach a billion dollars.you are dead wrong and uneducated
it does not surprise me that the richest blacks in the world are not americans, with the exception of oprah of course. out of all the blacks in the world african-americans are the laziest and most violent out of them all, no wonder when blacks from other countries come here, we tend not to be involved with aa, they try to rub their negativity on us. blacks from other countries will always be more sucessful than aa.
Ok, I noticed all four of them are africans and wat not..but if u look at some cnn news most of the ambassador of their kill their own kind just to get rich. They over thrown their own people for political power. Slaving their own people for greed. Look at the movie blood diamonds for example. They kill their own race also, its not just an african american thing all races kill each other for money. And the post say they came from property how u think they got there? Not no education! there system there is to poor to educate. The poor people just think about it.
That is a very nice pic of Oprah. She is the only American on the list. Africa is representing. This goes to show that anything is possible. Kudos to all of the above. No one can aspire to make this much money, it's truly a blessing. Now these people can help make Living Urban Green go global
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And even with all that money their own country is still suffering..... guess money cant buy compassion, sharing, giving or helping their own people. With all this money between them there should be no starvation in Africa and they should have a better grip on AIDS there.
This money comes with turning your back on your people and Oprah is there for that same reason
And even with all that money their own country is still suffering..... guess money cant buy compassion, sharing, giving or helping their own people.
With all this money between them there should be no starvation in Africa and they should have a better grip on AIDS there.
This money comes with turning your back on your people and Oprah is there for that same reason
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IF YOU REALLY BELIEVE THERE ARE ONLY 5 BLACK BILLIONAIRES IN THE WHOLE WORLD, YOU ARE A *** FOOL!!! FIRST OF ALL, ALMOST EVERY AFRICAN PRESIDENT IS A BILLIONAIRE OR IS CLOSE TO THE BILLION. THERE ARE A LOT OF PEOPLE OF BLACK ORIGINS WHO ARE BILLIONAIRES BUT JUST NOT PUCLICLY KNOWN. ANYWAY, CONGRATS, MONEY IS NOT EVEYTHING IN THIS LIFE, BUT IT SURE HELPS A LOT TO HAVE AN EASIER LIFE.
THIS IS WHAT I LOVE TO sEE. Thanks MTO for this positive coverage of INTELLIGENT black peoples. Tired of the extra hype on dumb ball players with the brain the size of a pea. Tired of dumb ignorant rappers with an IQ of 30. We need to see more black entrepeuners that make money by using their brains and skills.
GLAD to see all of these black men billionaires are intelligent and established through using their brain power and education in finding and establishing their OWN success. None of them are working for Mr. Charley. NoNE of them are dribbling a ball up and down the court for Mr. Jew Moneymakers. None of them are exploiting their black people's worse attributes for the sake of a buck ..cough Jayz, lil wayne, etc... Proud to read this story. We got to do better my people
@Peewee and Tennessee- Yes Africans from the Diaspora do not care for african americans. Many of them are simply proud people and extremely family oriented. Most of them are raised with mom and dad in a loving and productive family unit so i guess to them african americans are some lost folk (dont know). Africans are SMART as hell in math and science too. At my university the ONLY people in the engineering and science labs getting those A's were either Indian, Chinese, and African lol. Africans are tough boy. I wish i knew were my roots originated so that i can grasp a better understanding of
Thanks to MTO for posting this story. This goes to show you why millionaires (i.e. rappers, singers, athletes, etc) are so "stingy". They are trying to reach billionaire status. Thanks for your help. In any case.
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*** to my uncle (Wale Adenuga) and them other ppl who are now on the list.Don't be shocked! *** have been on this list up to 15yrs ago (google Harry Akande for example) it takes education, a thrive for excellence and a focused mindset to do whatever! You all can't make Zuckerberg money (lol) but you can be successful without being in the limelight! stop saying they don't help and instead google them and see all they hv done. *** will never be terrorists (except Farouks..lol) because it's a struggle to go to school and come out of life on top. I see people in convenience stores
Let's face facts folks, most of the list come from Africa and let's really examine this for a minute...OMAZIN hit it right on the head...I say that money made through corruption and stained by the blood of your own people is nothing to brag about. How many people have been downtrodden so that these 4 (excluding Oprah) could make this list? Do we know what is behind their fortunes??? As far as African blacks being smarter than American blacks...@mojeebrown: Sit and spin...The Africans that have moved into my neck of the woods are not the cultured bunch that you claim them to be.
Lol it trips me out when "African" woman always feel the need to explain how they are so above African Americans lol. I always here them somewhat complaining about something. I'm almost sure if I was darker, I wouldn't here the complaining grief as often. F*ck let me LIVE and be me lol. I'm going to tell ya like the white folks do...*** up and go back to africa...Ahhh man, just kidding. No but serious, if all you can do is complain about "American customs", then go back. I would :).
Always want to frown when looking my way, if your so d*mm happy and proud, whip that pitiful smirk off your face and SMILE! All BLACK woman shades are beautiful. Mad at me because my ancestors were kidnapped and mixed some non black blood somewhere down the line (native American to be exact), sorry, not my fault.
felixthecat- You must realize that we as African Americans have been psychologically damaged due to the reprecussions of slavery and bondage. Africans do not have that problem so try not to compare them to one another. Also africans are PROUD of their BLACK SKIN because they have their CULTURE in TACT! They know their languages, history, customs, society, and come from strong traditional family values. Unfortunately our people lost this when our ancestors were DRAGGED here by FORCE in this country.
Another thing why are some of you speaking ill of african people? We are the same people genetically just seperated by culture, language and societal norms. Essentially we are the same people and if African americans have any sense we should try to listen to and look to the Africans as a positive example not nitpit at them
Kingaling, we would be poor and starving or murdered in a genocide or begging under a bridge. Africans sold black americans to white men. And Mojeebrown if black americans are so terrible why do ALL black ppl around the world try so hard to immulate us. Oprah is the only legit billionaire of the five. I love Africans but please don't believe the hype.
Rhodisia- Dont get it twisted. Nobody is trying to emulate african american pop culture. NOBODY...Well except for the kids, tweens, and young adults under age 25 who dont know any better. African ADULTS or any other ADULT regardless of race is not trying to emulate black pop culture. Africans are pioneers in math, sciences, and agriculture. You should do some extensive research on your people first before making the comment you just made. Africans are very smart and they are taught at young ages the art of business sense and entrepreurship. Matter of fact South Africa, Senegal and Ghana have
higher ranks in standardized test scores in math and sciences when compared to dumb american kids in the U.S. Africa is booming in businesses and education. Dont let the corrupt American media fool you. Africa along with China are creeping up to the level of the U.S. Read more objective articles on these issues.
@Kanga - You're right. I meant "some Caucasians".
On another note, I watched a African (A) lady try to correct an African-American (AA) lady the other day at the gas station. The AA lady was angry with the gas attendant, an A man, because he didn't set the pump right. She came back in the store threaten the guy, saying that she was gonna jump across the counter. He tried to calm her and called her "sister". She said, "I'm not your sister". The next person in line was an A lady and she said, "What do you mean? He is your brother...". The AA lady said, "NO, he isn't! He needs to go back to Africa..." So the A guy said, "You can come with me sister..." and the AA lady said "NO!" So the A lady asked her, " What's wrong with Africa? It's beautiful! You don't wanna go there?" The AA lady said, "NO, I just need my gas!" and then she stormed out. All I could do is think of how uneducated and inconsiderate many of us (AA) are. Some A are azzholes like any other people but overall they are cool. Just talk to one without prejudging.
"Rhodisia- Dont get it twisted. Nobody is trying to emulate african american pop culture. NOBODY...Well except for the kids, tweens, and young adults under age 25 who dont know any better. African ADULTS or any other ADULT regardless of race is not trying to emulate black pop culture."
@rhirhimuse: LIAR!!!! African women subscribe to the same *** that American Black women do. They are fine until they get here and then...they straighten their hair and dress in trendy clothes just like anyone else. There is nothing wrong with having pride in your "culture" but don't sell us dreams...
These are the real "ballers". You hood negros think the little couple hundred dollars you make a week is doing something big. Got some *** nerve to drive around in some BASE car woith cloth seats and hub caps thinking somebody is looking at your hunk of junk because they are jealous. No one is jealous theyre just laughing at your black A$$!
@blkhit20- Its not about slurping African "pipe" as you put it. Its about speaking the truth about african folks. MANY africans are smart self-sufficient, and educated. They are family oriented and traditional. They abide by their family and protect them. I have no clue what you're talking about. NOT all Africans are royalty. If the royalty doesnt marry AA so what? Does it mean ALL africans are snobby? smh.
@thetruth052489 *** i thought i told you to get a job before. you still on here tellin lies and talking ***. how much money have you made sitting on here 24-7??? zero *** dollars!!! and as much as you lie and obviously steal too....since you aint got no job. you cant talk about no black folks. sorry *** biznatch
@ She45nam: No NlGGER *** you didnt tellme anything but how much of a typical hood rat you are! Please honey dont ever confuse me with you. I date WHITE men because they provide more for me in a month then those NlGGAS provide for you. I dont live off of government assistance sweetie. Sorry. Im above you!
Califorher & CandyReddXXX THANK YOU!!!!!!! I am only too goddamned tired of coming into contact with these uppity *** afrikans! These *** is the reason AA slavery even exsists. These is the hoez who sold us into the ***!t! I applaud ANYONE who can make it out of nothing. Get ya guop up! But for you rancid zulus: Cant throw spears @ steel fortresses! Memba dat
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@Thetruth050489 *** quit lying....... Your *** is 21 or 22 and I doubt a white man will want your ignorant arrogant uppity disrespectful ***..... You don't have *** and never will have ***........ You been on this post all day yapping about a bunch of nothing..... You remind me of that Ethopian woman that was bad mouthing and passing judgments on African American women........ No white men will want a ignorant non talking correct English uneducated African....... African people are way darker than black american you stupid hoe......
@ Honeybunchesofoats: oh I see I struck a nerve with you. Why are some of you blacks so jealous at those of us that can and do get a head because we have white boyfriends/husbands? It's truly sad. You have decided to stay faithful to the black race and that's YOUR choice. I've decided to have nice things a big house a faithful man and marriage. Not that hood "wifey" *** you negros claim. Don't be jealous sweetie. STAND BY YA MAN!
@thelie052489 i see your stupid *** didnt get the memo.....you are just as stupid as the last dumb nicca that got jammed up cuz they was dumb enough to trust white folks 100 percent. white folks are known for being double crossers so you gone head and brag....and one day you gone find out that you aint nothing but a nicca to that white man
BLACK AMERICANS NEED TO GET IT TOGETHER AND START LIVING BETTER AND RESPECTING EACH OTHER. AFRICAN WOMEN COM IN SHADES OF BEYONCE TO INDIA ARIE AND THE MEN JUST LOVE THEM FOR WHO THEY ARE. THEY RESPECT THEIR WOMEN AND WORK HARD. AFRICAN MEN DO NOT WANT TO LIVE OFF OF FEMALES LIKE BLACK AMERICANS DO. BLACK WOMEN SHOULD START DATING AFRICAN MEN WHO WILL APPRECIATE THEIR BEAUTY AND TAKE CARE . TIME TO STEP UP OR BE LEFT BEHIND PEOPLE!!
The biggest problem with you, black or african american, its you are really ignorant, you think averywhere in africa are poor. AFRICA IS a continent with 53 countries, yes of course there are some poor country but there are rich country too but western media in america and europe show always bad side of africa they never show nice side. White people said you, africans sold your ancestors just for create conflict between us,of course maybe there had some africans who sold your ancestors but its not all africans who did that, white people are our real enemies they dont want black unity.
@SHE45NAM GO ahead and stay with the nicas here. If you are good and want to stay ignorant than good for you. I know sooooooo mny Africans that are married to one woman so what are you saying? Majority of *** marry one woman. Learn about Africa before you make assumptions. I have even traveled there and realized that black people in the US are a lost tribe. I met a fine one who is smart and appreciates African or AA women. They just do not tolerate ghetto acting females that are loud and disrespectful. Take it down a notch and see what happens then.
Black people need to educate themselves about the mother land. Most of y'all are so stupid that you think Africa is just one place. Africa is the largest continent on earth with many different countries in Africa. Some are so dumb that they do not even know that Egypt is in Africa. Black Americans are so lost it is shameful. Africans who travel to US and Europe to go to college and make something of themselves have my full respect. At least African men who become successful are more than likely to marry their own kind unlike AA in the US.
SMH Reading some of the comments in this thread one can't help but really see why (most of) the AA community is in the state it is in.... Why couldn't jst leave it at "congratulations" "good for them"? The crab syndrome is deeply ingrained in some of you people.
I would consider debating some of the "points" made here but won't bother being as that most of you have probably NEVER SET FOOT in Africa and assume that all Africans are the same, come from the same COUNTRY (Africa) and speak African - I won't bother.
*high5 to Patrice Motsepe* South Africa STAND UP!
Oh and before any of you basic folk get your panties in a knot - I am South African living in the US. Came up here for college and plan on going back home and finding myself on that list in a few more years. That's what most of us Africans do. We come here use up all YOUR RESOURCES (most of which some of you have for drat cheap or free if your parent/s are on welfare) - We go to your schools learn your ways and go home and live in mansions your section8, always on the internet selves can only dream about.
I cannot stand AA's that look down on Africans - It' pathetic.
And stop with the blame game. If you aren't blaming the white man it's us for "selling you off"... Seriously? Before you were what you have become through years of headship, freedom, and ultimately self destruction - YOU WERE US! WE WERE ALL AFRICAN.
From personal experience, AA's CHOSE to separate themselves from Africans. I have had people TREAT me differently once they found out I was not AA. I have been asked ignorant questions like "how come you so light skinned and you's AFrican?" "why you speak english so good?" UURG! It URKS ME Africans in America are sooner embraced by WHTE AMERICANS
cont. than AA's.
*takes a deep breath* Now that THAT is out the way.
Yes it is possible for a country to have multiple millionaires and/or billionaires and still not look like a modern day eden. Look at America for crying out loud.
Some people work REALLY HARD for their money and as any sensible person will know you don't get to make THAT much money with out having AND USING some sort of leverage you have over the masses or we would ALL be billionaires.
Lets tip our hats off to the people on the list and leave at that. Oprah get's two high's for being the only woman. :D
Must African American think white or anyone who is not black is better themselves, AA have that good hair bad hair, lightskin and dackskin mentality. Because they have no pride,its has taken from them over 200years ago pride that is. Those people soul,name,identify, pride, has taken from.they never try to redeem it back that the reason why they feel so low compared to other races. To the only pride blacks american are the Haitian they was willing to fight for they freedom, they wasn't going to wait for white men to set them free.haiti me the poorest country in america, yes I say america speaking about the continent of america.
